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Sometimes my hip hurts so bad that i can't walk on it. one of my legs is slightly shorter than the other and i have metal inmyleg. what could cause it?
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You may be: compensating for your shorter leg in a way that puts stress on your hip. But it could also be a number of other things. You should get an exam by a medical provider, especially if it gets so bad that you can't walk.
Answered 10/26/2016
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